In this episode Alex & Ivy discuss the PASS guidelines, which provide a comprehensive, research-backed approach to school safety. Unlike reactive measures, PASS emphasizes a proactive, layered security model tailored to each school’s unique needs. It avoids controversial recommendations like arming staff, instead focusing on practical strategies such as controlled access, clear signage, surveillance, and secure infrastructure. The five security layers include district-wide coordination, property perimeters, parking lot safety, building security, and interior protections like reinforced doors and emergency preparedness. The episode covers the first four layers, highlighting the importance of a well-structured, adaptable safety framework, with plans to discuss classroom-level security in the next installment.